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What Do You Think About When You're in The Shower?

To me, a shower is more than just a place to wash your hair. It's crazy, but you know the cliche about getting great ideas in the shower? It's always true for me--so true, in fact, that I keep a notebook in my bathroom to jot down little epiphanies that hit me in the shower! What do you think about when you're lathering up?

Did you guys hear the news about showerheads being loaded with bacteria? Gross, yes, but probably not any real cause for alarm (unless you have a health condition that leaves you with a compromised immune system). On the happier thoughts!

I love my morning shower. Even though I always have guests in the bathroom with me (my baby, who sits in a bouncer seat; my toddler who rocks on his "rocking horse," yes, in the bathroom; and sometimes my dog--it's a full house!), I still try to zone out a little and relax. To me, a shower is a built-in time for a little zen (even if someone is crying or barking, which is almost always the case).

A few years ago, someone suggested that I keep notebook in the bathroom to catch the good ideas that hit me in the shower. I have to say, it's a genius idea! For example, just this week I thought of a cool dinner idea (ravioli with pumpkin sauce--recipe coming soon!), an article idea, a handful of blog posts, and I rehearsed a difficult convo that I have to have with someone later in the week--all in the shower!

What do you think about in the shower? Deep thoughts, or do you just zone out? Have you come up with some brilliant ideas while showering? Or do you just sing--at the top of your lungs?